It’s true, the lyrics are full of stereotypes. The song’s intention was noble, but in hindsight, it’s clear they lack nuance and cultural sensitivity.
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It’s kind of crazy. You’d think someone at the time would’ve said “You know Africa is like really huge. This might not be accurate.” 🤣🤣
I’m not familiar with the song. But that’s some crazy lyrics. 😅
“Thank god it’s them instead of you”?!?
It’s like some HAVE to suffer, so it’s good it’s ok it’s them INSTEAD of you…
Who says something this mean in a song.
The song is full of well-intentioned but poorly thought out lyrics 🤣🤣 It was for a charity campaign back in the 80s and I think that line is supposed to be sarcastic, but it sounds awful 😂